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Dir, Software Development

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. 

We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!


 

We are seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead our B2B marketing and AI/ML based software engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering complex software projects to the market, excellent organizational and communication skills, strong leadership skills, and be innovative. The candidate should also have an advanced degree in computer science or related field of studies. 

 

What You’ll Do 

  • Lead the software engineering team to develop and deliver high-quality software products on time and within budget 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements 

  • Ensure software engineering best practices are followed to produce high-quality software products 

  • Manage the software engineering team's workload, priorities, and timelines 

  • Hire, train, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers 

  • Communicate effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders on project status, risks, and opportunities 

  • Continuously improve the software development process, tools, and methodologies 

  • Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the AI/ML, conversational, and B2B marketing fields 

What You Need to Succeed 

  • Lead the software engineering team to develop and deliver high-quality software products on time and within budget 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements 

  • Ensure software engineering best practices are followed to produce high-quality software products 

  • Manage the software engineering team's workload, priorities, and timelines 

  • Hire, train, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers 

  • Communicate effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders on project status, risks, and opportunities 

  • Continuously improve the software development process, tools, and methodologies 

  • Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the AI/ML, conversational, and B2B marketing fields 

 

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several  U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $179,300 -- $354,600 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans.  Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

Fair Chance Ordinances

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.

 

Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.

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